[larrybl]

Sorry :sorry1: this is almost comicial. Come on now, asking the dealer to correct a design flaw? Just have him set on the seat over night to keep it from freezing..... problem solved. :sorry1: :hide:

Couldn't resist.

Is there something you can do like put a tarp over the seat. Or there are some great products that they use on jeep ignitions that water proof the electronics. Come on this is MTF, we can fix it.

 

[larrybl]

Im sorry :sorry1: all my ... over 20 year old tractors are shed housed. I can't see why you would leave a high priced piece of equipment to the weather, a tarp is cheap.

 

[larrybl]

Sorry I intruded on this thread, I "rescued" all three of my machines from the scrap yard. All were abused for over 20 years each, left outside, Water in the engine crankase and transaxles, Joints rusted and froze stiff, seats cracked beyond use, and many other unmentionables. I just can't see repeating the abuse after restoreing them.

I understand the need to leave equipment in the weather, and expecting the equipment to function properly in said such weather, but I think there are limits as to what to expect. even for new equipment.

 

[larrybl]

Probally not recommended, but.... Add a "safety" bypass switch on the dash and lable it as "emergency run" there are some Militery equipment that has this option. When things warm up, place the switch in the "normal Op" position.

Just a thought.